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sawdust

/sɔːdʌst/ noun · British & US
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What does sawdust mean?

noun

Small pieces of wood produced by a saw, typically in the form of fine powder or small shavings. Material used for bedding, insulation, or other purposes.

Example

"The carpenter swept up the sawdust from the workshop floor."

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